Transaction Paralegal/Legal Assistant

THE COMPANY
Hannon Armstrong (NYSE: HASI) is the first U.S. public company solely dedicated to investments in climate change solutions, providing capital to leading companies in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other sustainable infrastructure markets. Hannon Armstrong's core purpose is to make climate-positive investments with superior risk-adjusted returns. For more information, please visit www.hannonarmstrong.com. Follow Hannon Armstrong on LinkedIn and Twitter @HannonArmstrong.
POSITION SUMMARY
Hannon Armstrong is seeking a hard-working and detail-oriented paralegal/legal assistant to support our team in Annapolis, MD.  This individual will work with our internal Legal team to assist on transactional and corporate matters. This position is based in Annapolis, Maryland. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicating with multiple internal and external clients on a daily basis
• Drafting and/or reviewing transaction documentation with strict attention to detail; overseeing finalization and execution of documentation
• Coordinating delivery and collection of signature pages from clients as well as the delivery of such to all parties.
• Managing closing mechanics and verifying all requirements have been met before closing
• Working on post-closing matters such as the transfer of permits and licenses, preparing and organizing closing documents and binders for distribution
• Conducting procedural and factual research (including UCC, real property, and other lien searches) with appropriate filing offices, and preparing and recording UCC financing statements and amendments and documents evidencing property ownership
• Preparing and filing formation and foreign qualification documents for all types of corporate entities; performing due diligence with respect to corporate good standing and authority

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience as a paralegal handling transactions and performing due diligence
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment utilizing
• Ability to work independently or on a team
• Experience bringing projects to closure
• Excellent judgment, administrative abilities, and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with clients, transaction parties and team members whether virtually, electronically, by phone and in person
• Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel 

COMPENSATION Salary commensurate with experience  

EEO STATEMENT
The Company maintains a policy of non-discrimination in employment and complies with and supports all Federal, state, and local laws regarding discrimination in employment.  Specifically, the Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices against any employee, intern, or applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), or any other characteristic to the extent prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Decisions regarding staffing, selection, and promotions are made on the basis of individual qualifications related to the requirements of the position.